What a charming shop! The staff were very friendly and efficient…read more My maple long john was incredibly fresh with a creamy frosting. My son was thrilled with his sprinkle donut, especially with the fun, non-standard colors like blue and green. My husband's apple fritter had a strong cinnamon flavor with bits of apple; it was a bit crunchier on the edges than we expected, but still delicious. We got an old fashioned for our one-year-old, and it was the perfect choice - not too sweet, nor sticky. The big surprise was the breakfast sausage sandwiches my husband and son ordered. The high-quality egg, sausage, and cheese on a fresh croissant were fantastic. I took a bite and was truly impressed, especially for the price... under $5 is very reasonable for the size. I was waffling over the Kona iced coffee, so a worker kindly gave me a sample. It was stronger, sweeter, and creamier than I expected, so I happily purchased a cup. The shop itself is small and can get a bit crowded, so it's probably not the best spot if you're planning to sit and eat inside. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Ankeny though. I can already imagine grabbing donuts and coffee to enjoy at the park with the kids once the weather warms up!

This is Ankeny's best donut shop. It combines terrific baked goods with superb customer service and…read morea good vibe inside. Their apple fritters are amazing and truly delicious. I have also enjoyed their donuts! In addition to coffee, they sell Coke and Pepsi products. Their staff is so kind and warm - it makes a difference as you begin your day!

If you seek outstanding bakery goods, this is the place. Great spot to stop in and get a drink (hot…read moreor cold) and indulge yourself in bakery gems. Service is spot on and timely. Great ambiance to meet a friend and catch up. Their bakery platters for Christmas are unparalleled. Have used Main Street Cafe & Bakery for several years for client Christmas gifts and have received raved reviews. Treat yourself and a friend and see what you've been missing.

Used the kiosk to order but you can order at the counter. Ask a server for hot drink cups unless…read moreyou have a specialty drink. Water glasses near soda machine. Food came out very quickly and very hot. The dishes can be customized and the breakfast burritos come with a fresh fruit and berry cup. Both the breakfast sandwich and the burrito were very filling and large. The bagel was a little dry but they have a condiments table where butter, syrup, jelly, and peanut butter are in individual single serve containers so you can make your sandwich as you like (I added butter to my bagel sandwich). Has street parking but shares it with other nearby shops. For the winter season there is an outdoor, covered patio pop-up.

The best pie ever, highly recommend for any baking needs. Perfect for special gatherings and…read moreoccasions.

From the moment we walked in her stunning home (and drool-worthy kitchen), Deb made us feel at…read moreease. We attended her fajita class on Cinco de Mayo and learned how to make pineapple and aleppo pepper sorbet, marinated steak/chicken/veggies, flour tortillas and guacamole. The food was outstanding, Deb was a thorough teacher and the crowd was lovely (and encouraged to interact). Even if you live in downtown Des Moines, it's worth the drive! Deb, a former restaurant professional, says veggie-based dishes are her specialty, so we're looking forward to attending again for one of her salad or spiralized vegetable classes. Plan for about 2 or 2 1/2 hours per event.

The cookies were great. The service was awesome. I would maybe if possible lighten up on the…read morefrosting and not have it on so thick.

Love, love, love Crumbl. They have so many good flavors, but I always return to my favorite, the…read moremilk chocolate chip cookie. It's so convenient to be able to pop in and get a cookie whenever I get a craving. The cookie is always warm, gooey and delicious and best of all, I don't have to make it. I can't make a better cookie than they do anyway.

This is a small national chain shop that serves gourmet cinnamon rolls. It is located in a large…read morestrip mall area in Ankeny. There is tons of parking available in the strip mall's parking lot that is in a reasonable walking distance. As I mentioned, these are gourmet cinnamon rolls, and gourmet does not come cheap. The shop is very clean. They have a decent size dining area with tables and chairs. There is also a lounge area with purple couches. You will find a fenced in patio area available to eat you treat at as well. The guy working the shop was friendly enough, but my interaction with him was limited. They have a bunch of signature and rotating/seasonal cinnamon rolls such as Strawberry Fields Roll, Berry Crumble Roll, Tropical Bliss Roll, Caramel Apple Pie Roll, and Campfire S'mores Roll. You can also get a traditional plain cinnamon roll. They also have soft serve, brownies, cookie dough, king cake and ice cream floats. I got a Snicker Salad. It was made while I waited and only took five minutes. I ordered it at night and ate it the following morning. It was still delicious. I really enjoyed it. It was tasty. I highly recommend checking this place out to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Loooooove Cinnaholic and this new location! Visited on a Monday night and they were decently…read morepacked. Got my order in through the app and made an easy pick up. Customer service was extremely awesome for just me doing an online order. Very helpful and sweet. This location was big and very clean and beautiful. Cinnamon roll was hot and tasty. Loved every bite. I think I would prefer to come out here rather than downtown now. Excellent parking spaces and very clean and upscale. I hope this new location does very well and I look forward to coming here many more times to enjoy this wonderful vegan treat in Ankeny!

A solid breakfast option, conveniently located near Highway 35, and on busy Oralabor Road. They…read morehave been hosting our church group for breakfast for an extended period, and did an admirable job on this morning, handling nearly two dozen visitors. I appreciated our server, Stacia, as she managed such a large group by herself and without issues. Always kind, pleasant. My "Build A Breakfast" was tasty, matched my order, and was a good portion size. I like that they have Coca-Cola products. Clean surroundings, restrooms good. Parking was more than ample, with disabled capability evident. Since it was my first visit, I was not aware of the "55" Menu, and was made aware by a fellow customer during our meal. I am not fully aware of what the "55" menu entails, and will explore it fully next time, as it will save me some money if my friend is accurate.

You will see many seniors eating here but dont let that deter you from eating there. Occasionally…read moreyou will find gathering of people or corporate people dining at this restaurant during the week. Their menu offers a decent variety of dishes and dessert thereafter. Even though i have not tried all of their dishes, cakes and cookies, i believe that they could tone down on their sugar levels on their desserts. Not beneficial to low levels diabetics. I joined as a member and get bogo online coupon every other week but i go for their 20% deals and get cajun fish and shrimp and a breakfast meal for takeout. This is 2 days worth of meals for me. I seldom have to wait for more than 20minutes for my meals to be out. Like some service industries, they are also short staffed. Their staff is attentive, pleasant and knowledgeable.